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In a recent New York Times article that highlights the resurgence of American manufacturing, the Industry Needs You campaign and other efforts ongoing within the Western PA Workforce Investment Board were highlighted as best practices when trying to address the long-term solution surrounding the skilled labor pool shortages in manufacturing. Click here to read the…

The Adult Career Center of Mahoning County Career and Technical Center continues to provide customized training for business and industry. This year, MCCTC had the opportunity to be part of the pre-hire training with Exterran along with the Trumbull and Columbiana Adult Career Centers. The Exterran training included training sessions for human resources, shop math,…

You still have a few days to register for the Oh-Penn Manufacturing Forum that will be held next Thursday, October 31st, 2013. You won’t want to miss this event! Manufacturing Partners: Your input is as critical now as it has been from the beginning of the manufacturer-led coalition. At the Forum, attendees will: Hear from…

The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) certifies an individual’s skills as measured against the NIMS Standards. Earning NIMS credentials requires a performance test and a theory test. The performance requirements and theory tests are drawn directly from the NIMS Standards, and are written and piloted by industry. NIMS currently offers 52 metalworking credentials. To…

For over 50 years, Starr Manufacturing (SMI) in Vienna, Ohio, has been a supplier and partner to diverse industries including power generation, mining, structural steel machine bases, material handling, waste management, and environmental / water pollution equipment; machine manufacturers’ (OEM) equipment, and recently the oil and gas industry. SMI is well equipped and fabricates, machines,…

National Manufacturing Day is a nation-wide effort that gives local companies and training providers a chance to showcase what manufacturing is today and helps to address the common misconceptions that exist. By working together, manufacturers and training providers will begin to address the skilled labor shortage they face and help inspire a new generation of…

According to a new report published by the Brookings Institute, in conjunction with JPMorgan Chase, the Youngstown MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) ranked #1 in export growth from 2009-2012. The report titled, “Export Nation 2013: U.S. Growth Post-Recession”, provides detailed export growth findings for the largest 100 metro areas in the United States. The Youngstown MSA…

The mission of the Mercer County Career Center is to equip students with marketable skills through effective Career and Technical Education. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Career Center’s, formerly Mercer County Area Vocational-Technical School, inaugural class and they have been consistently updating and introducing new programs that show their commitment to preparing…

On Thursday, October 31st, 2013, members from both our Ohio and PA manufacturing collaboratives will be provided an update surrounding the activities related to the Oh-Penn Pathways to Competitiveness Grant that was awarded by the US Dept. of Labor. The event will be held at the Park Inn by Radisson Sharon, 3377 New Castle Rd.,…

The American Welding Society (AWS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the science, technology, and application of welding. They have a variety of activities and initiatives, but they are perhaps best known for their certification procedures, which provide industry standards for welding. AWS has a variety of certifications including: -Welder -Welding Fabricator -Robotic Arc…